What are the best dog breeds? It is impossible to answer this question precisely. All because each breed has its positive and negative qualities. If you look subjectively, you can safely say that the best dog breeds are, for example, a German shepherd and a rottweiler. But, as you know, for a family with a small child, such dogs will not be the best. Today we want to talk about a dog, which can be both a hunter and a companion. Talk about Spanish watermark. We will tell you what are the sizes of dogs of this breed, describe the features of their character and training.
As the name implies, such a dog comes from Spain. He has a lot of positive qualities. Which ones? You will learn more about this later.
Sizes of dogs of this breed and other characteristics
Spanish watery at the withers reach an average of fifty sentiments. The weight of such a dog is an average of 18 kg. These dogs come in different colors (black, chocolate, two-tone). The coat is short, curly. The head is massive, eyes set obliquely. The chest is wide, the neck is short.
Character
The Spanish water dog, the photo of which is presented below, has a friendly disposition. Such a dog can be a good candidate for a companion role. This dog likes to be in the company of people. If she is left alone for a long time, then she is upset and worried. Reviews of people confirm this. Those who have already made such a friend say that these pets need to communicate with a person. The loneliness of such a dog is very difficult.
This dog treats the kids very carefully. But still, he needs to learn the basics of the rules of behavior in society. Although this dog gets along well with children, their communication should be supervised by adults, as the Spanish water dog is too energetic in temperament. She may accidentally injure a child.
With strangers, such a dog is wary and calm. Once again, it will not show aggression if there are no serious reasons for this. Since some representatives of the breed are too shy, they need a thorough socialization. The owners of these dogs claim that these animals have a calm and kind disposition. Therefore, it is believed that representatives of the breed are poorly suited for protection.
The Spanish water dog, the photo of which you see in our article, is absolutely not aggressive towards other dogs. She will gladly share living space with another four-legged friend, preferably energetic and the same size.
Health
Now we list the most common diseases of this breed. So, a Spanish water dog is prone to:
• allergies;
• decrease in thyroid function;
• glaucoma;
• hip dysplasia.
Dog care
The amount of care for this dog depends on what responsibilities it will perform.
Planning to train a dog in hunting? Then you will need to regularly cut her hair. Thus, there is no need for daily combing.
It is necessary to make sure that the wool does not get tangled. The ears must be checked and cleaned once a week. When bathing this dog, you should use a special shampoo. Drying hair with a hairdryer after water procedures is not worth it, let it all happen naturally. Such a dog does not fade.
Training
The Spanish Water Dog is a very smart animal, it lends itself perfectly to training. Such a dog has a ton of talents. He can perform various duties.
However, the Spanish water dog is inclined to think independently, so that she obeys and without doubt carries out the commands, it is necessary that she and the trainer have full confidence.
A trainer should be an authority for a dog. The Spanish dog must be handled confidently, firmly, but fairly. She learns quickly, and if you use praise and goodies, the process will take place at an even faster pace.
You need to deal with this dog every day, as it has an unlimited supply of energy. In addition, the animal needs quite long walks (an hour or more). Only by fulfilling these conditions, you can maintain the dog in a satisfied and healthy state. With pleasure, such a pet will keep company with the traveling owner, as it has considerable physical strength and endurance.
Breed advantages
- She gets along well with other dogs.
- Friendly
- Well expressed hunting and shepherd qualities.
Cons of the breed
- Needs daily exercise.
- Such a dog thinks independently of the owner.
- Too energetic.
Owner reviews
Anyone who has already acquired a representative of the breed, believes that this is one of the best dogs in the world. He is faithful, intelligent. She can become both a companion and an agile hunter. Still, as the owners say, such a dog loves water. She likes to swim in any source. Sometimes because of this, problems arise, since the dog can not miss a single puddle. As a rule, there are no problems with education. That's because, owners say, such a dog is not aggressive, friendly. Although with strangers, she behaves quite wary.
Little conclusion
Now you know what a Spanish water dog is. As you can see, this dog has a lot of positive qualities. Of course, there are also disadvantages to this breed, but they are insignificant. The cost of such a dog ranges from 650 to two thousand dollars. In the territory of the Russian Federation, representatives of the breed are very rare. If you want to get such a dog, then most likely you will have to order it from Spain.